Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job ID: 901415

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location


Asheville, NC | Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Travel | Days | 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM | 13-Week Assignment | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit with a 4:1 patient ratio (up to 5:1 when stretched)
• Perform neurological and spinal assessments, including C-collar placement and TLSO brace management
• Manage chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, lumbar drains, and feeding tube placement
• Administer blood transfusions and monitor patients requiring tracheostomy care
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient management
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Neuro and trauma care experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Progressive Care, Stepdown, or IMC setting
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR
• Experience with patient lifts and Skylift equipment
• Team-oriented, patient-focused approach to care

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-staffed, structured PCU environment with clear unit guidelines and a supportive team
• Gain valuable experience in neuro and trauma care within a high-acuity progressive care setting

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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